276 VINES 
A good plan in places where space is limited 
is to grow vines valuable for cutting; you not 
only have the general decorative effect but excel- 
lent flowers for the house. There are, however, 
those who desire vines just for the effect they 
produce when in bloom. Some vines are especi- 
ally adapted for this, but care should always be 
taken to get those that look well even when not 
in bloom. 
There are vines that stand neglect, and others 
that require coddling; some have curious fruit 
for ‘children to amuse themselves with; some 
have delightfully fragrant blossoms; some have 
evergreen foliage that is useful for win- 
ter effects; some flower in a particular sea- 
son; and some continuously from June to 
frost. 
In both town and country, too, vines are space- 
savers. Growing vertically, as they do, they 
occupy, as a rule, little ground space; therefore 
no one can make the usual excuse of “lack of 
room.” 
Then there are the useful vines, the ones that 
all should grow — the grape, melon, cucumber, 
andsoon. Vines of this type can be used in and 
around the garden for covering rubbish heaps 
and other unsightly objects, not on'y serving 
